• The move to the new server is done. There are some software and database maintenance updates in process. This has us passing the hat around to help out. We appreciate any donations. Seriously, even a dollar helps. The payment page may be found here - https://www.audiokarma.org/support.html

Opportunity strikes- FM antenna

Bradbrews

Super Member
Storm damage forced me to gut this bedroom in the house. The OTA TV antenna was also knocked down by the storm.
My replacement antenna does not pull in the FM band. I’ve got two systems set up in the basement that used to use the feed from the TV antenna, and they were deprived of that. I thought about adding the FM elements to the new antenna, but decided to go DIY instead.
I built this loop antenna out of some old coax with the thought of putting it in the attic. The attic is really a pain to access though. I tested it out and got good reception just on the first floor.
Then it struck me to just put it in the wall of the gutted room! Behold the built in wall antenna!
 

Attachments

  • IMG_6448.jpeg
    IMG_6448.jpeg
    105.9 KB · Views: 38
Register to hide this ad
The shield and center conductor are tied together at each end of the square. One end of the element is then connected to the center conductor of the run, and the other to the shield. I used an online calculator for the length, tuning it to the station I usually listen to.
 
Back
Top Bottom